Comments on: Sunpak 620020 2001UT Travel Tripod with Extra QuickRelease

By: Nick Danger

Nick Danger — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:45:08 +0000

Keyword: Travel
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is a pretty solid little tripod, but check the measurements before you buy it. It's not very tall, so it's sort of useless for most of my shoots.

There's no bubble level, either, so it's tough to line shots up perfectly.

Now you know.

By: George Weyer

George Weyer — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:13:11 +0000

Sunpack 620-020 Travel Tripod
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
We ordered this tripod to use with our Nikon D-80. It performs very well. The aluminum frame has a solid feel (not terribly heavy). The various joints and locks are well constructed (no wiggling) and intuitive to use. The quick release camera base is a very nice feature. The tripod easily supports the weight of a D-80, attached 18-135 lens and speedlight flash. For the price we couldn't have been happier.

By: Mr. Stunner

Mr. Stunner — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:57:26 +0000

Very Nice Tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a very nice tripod, small and convenient enough to carry in my backpack. The 3 way pan head is also a very essential feature of this tripod.

By: L. Oslund

L. Oslund — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:29:06 +0000

Sticky & Loose
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I agree with the reviews that speak of the good features of this tripod... it is lightweight, easy to set up, compacts to a reasonable size, and is not difficult to carry.

I purchased this tripod in 2004 but have never used it with my video camera; it always held my still camera. This year, I began using my video camera and a tripod was needed for smooth panning and tilt for an hour-long shoot. The subject was a corporate trainer whose motions did not follow a predictable path.

The first taping, I found the joints a little sticky, even though the clamps were loosened. To prepare for the next taping, I attempted to lubricate he mechanism. That is when I realized that the design and construction was the cause and not that the tripod needed the lubricant.

The construction of the joints had large clearances thus the tradeoff was keeping the adjustment snug or allowing the maximum freedom to eliminate the stickiness. On the second taping, I loosened everything up and was more careful. Some erratic movement could be edited out and some was compensated by the video camera's steady-cam features.

While I like this tripod for my still pictures I would suggest evaluating other tripods for video use when panning, or tilt is needed.

By: P. Personnel

P. Personnel — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:42:24 +0000

Great Tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This tripod is absolutely a gem for the price! It extends to about 50″ and is great for taking portraits. It works great for a small digital camera. We received it quickly and in excellent shape.

By: Avital Gertner

Avital Gertner — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:53:55 +0000

Great tripod for my indoor needs
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really like the tripod – it is VERY versatile (lengthwise and angle-wise), sturdy and priced very reasonably – the perfect tripod for my indoor needs – both for stills and videos.

By: George J. Dill

George J. Dill — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:51:21 +0000

outstanding
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
since I’ve been using amazon it have been outstanding & arrive on time

as shedule keep up the good work

By: Moogs

Moogs — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:29:32 +0000

Not high quality.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I, just like another reviewer, was going to give this tripod a 5 star rating, until, just like the other reviewer, the stabilizing pin broke! I was very careful, so it must be built poorly.

I was going to send it back after the 4th of July (I needed it for the weekend) and then the extra mounting plate fell off! The quick plate was still attached to my camera when I left, but was gone when I got home. I know I should have taken it off, but that does say something about the mounting plate - that it will fall off randomly!

Now that I only have one plate, I doubt I can send it back to Amazon. I'm pretty disappointed. I managed to put the broken plate together, but who knows how long it will last.

Apart from my problems with the plate, the tripod is pretty good. Wish it had a bubble level, and it really needs a bag. It's awkward carrying around the box with it, and it's weird to carry it by itself. You could always make it a bag.

If anyone has any information about how I could buy an extra plate, please tell me!

By: Jack E. Baer

Jack E. Baer — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:07:20 +0000

Good Tripod For the Money
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Solid tripod for the money — good value — good product. Not the best but can’t be beat for the price I paid.

By: Laurent

Laurent — Sun, 23 May 2010 18:54:08 +0000

Great value, sturdy and remarkably compact
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
If you’re looking for the elusive tripod that will fit in a carry-on bag while behaving every bit like a standard tripod, look no further. The Sunpak 2001UT provides all the functionality of its larger competitors – but it’s smaller, lighter and very affordable.

Of course, if you’re planning to use a camcorder and expect a hydraulic head for fluid pans, this is not the right product for you. But it will serve all your digital photography needs quite capably.

Sunpak even includes a second quick-release mounting plate in case you lose the first.